Janet May Bitterman

1934 - 2025

COAL TOWNSHIP - Janet May Bitterman, 91, of Coal Township, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on the morning of Tuesday, March 25, 2025, after a very brief illness.

She was born at home in Locust Township, Feb. 20 1934, a daughter of Harry P. and Mildred I. (Lewellyn) George.

She graduated in 1953 from Mifflinville High School.

After high school, she worked in a sewing factory until she met the love of her life, Jesse E Bitterman. They married Dec. 11, 1954. She was a wonderful homemaker for many years raising her family before reentering the working world. She worked for Geisinger Medical Center, in Danville, for 16 years before retiring in 1996.

Mom was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a master of countless skills from cooking, baking and gardening to crocheting, sewing and rug making. She absolutely loved working in her yard and gardens. Mom could take a dead twig and make it grow into a beautiful plant or use an unwanted piece of material and create something gorgeous like curtains, pillows or rugs. She also made some of her daughters' wedding gowns, complete with all the accessories.

Mom adored every member of her family and treasured every moment spent with them, especially if she could have one-on-one time. She had a very special close bond with her niece and her husband, Tracy and John, and her friend, Joan Brown.

Mom battled many things throughout her life, but she was like Cinderella - she always remained gentle and kind. Mom was willing for adventure and was not afraid to try many things. Her goal to get well after a recent battle with colon cancer was for her grandson, Gary, to take her for a ride on the back of his Harley, which she did at age 85, and it was televised on Channel 16.

Mom loved her family immensely and was so proud of each and everyone in it.

If mom could be remembered by one single thing, she would most likely choose ice cream - she LOVED her ice cream. She could never name a favorite as she loved them all.

There are no words that can express the great loss that her family feels, but it brings us all much comfort knowing that Mom is now in the arms of her savior, Jesus, and will eternally fly with the angels.

Mom is survived by her five loving daughters, Bonnie Steinhart, Brenda (Keith Yoder), Diane (Kevin McCormick), Betty (Steve Bamford) and Sharon (Dave Brown); her eight grandchildren, Gary Steinhart, Joshua and Nathan Yoder, Ryan and Kiley Mccormick, Kyle Bamford and Jared and Justin Carl and all of their spouses; 11 great-grandchildren with one on the way; three great-stepgrandchildren; two sisters Tootie (Barry) Faust and Barbara (Dave) Allen; a sister-in-law, Sheryl George; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband; her parents; a brother, Larry George; a very special nephew, Greg Faust; a son-in-law, Gary L Steinhart Sr.; and her very special pup, Levi.

BITTERMAN - Janet May Bitterman, 91, of Coal Township. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Foust Funeral Home LLC, 841 W. Shamokin St., Trevorton, with a visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service with Pastor Brian Bissell officiating. Burial will follow in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington. A memory tribute may be placed at www.foustcares.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Janet's memory to an animal shelter of one's choice.